{"id":10645,"date":"2022-02-04T12:20:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T17:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/?p=10645"},"modified":"2022-02-04T12:19:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T17:19:11","slug":"public-notice-updating-marylands-annual-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/2022\/02\/04\/public-notice-updating-marylands-annual-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLIC NOTICE – Updating Maryland’s Annual Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

UPDATING MARYLAND\u2019S ANNUAL PLAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Under the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), notice is hereby given that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (the Department) will hold a series of public hearings to develop its new draft Annual Plan update of the State’s Consolidated Plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning document required by HUD that sets out\u00a0 Statewide goals and priorities for housing, community development, and economic development activities.\u00a0 Special emphasis is given under the Plan to provide assistance for extremely low, low, and moderate-income persons.\u00a0 In addition to being a planning document, the Consolidated Plan also serves as the State\u2019s application to HUD for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Housing Opportunity With AIDS (HOPWA) and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF).\u00a0 These funds are used primarily in the State\u2019s rural areas, as many communities, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George\u2019s Counties, as well as the Cities of Annapolis, Baltimore, Bowie, Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown and Salisbury receive funding directly from HUD.<\/p>\n

The Consolidated Plan also makes it possible for the Department, public housing authorities, local governments, nonprofit organizations, community action agencies and others to apply for funding under HUD’s competitive grant programs.\u00a0 Local public housing authority Plans must be consistent with the State’s Consolidated Plan, the USDA\u2019s Rural Development housing programs and Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are also coordinated with the Plan.\u00a0\u00a0 Lastly, while not directly covered by the Consolidated Plan, HUD funding allocations for the Section 8 Certificate and Voucher programs may be made in a way that enables jurisdictions to carry out their Consolidated Plan.<\/p>\n

In developing its five-year Plan, the State determined it would focus its resources on four main priorities:\u00a0 Revitalizing Communities, Expanding the Supply of Decent Affordable Housing, Providing Homeownership Opportunities, Reducing Homelessness and supporting services for the disabled and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS. The FY2022 Annual Plan update (which will be for the second year of the current Five Year Plan) will establish one-year goals for these priorities.<\/p>\n

FY2022 Annual Action Plan Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the time of this notice, nothing has been written for the 2022 Annual Plan update.\u00a0 These hearings are to gather initial input about what should be in the 2022 Annual Plan. DHCD will then write the Draft 2022 Annual Plan, which will be released for 30 days of public comment (including written comment).\u00a0 After the public has had several weeks to review the Draft Annual Plan, a second set of hearings will be held.\u00a0 Additional comments, recommendations, and suggestions will be taken during these hearings (and during the full public comment period), the final version of the Annual Plan will then be submitted to HUD.<\/p>\n

With the planning process for FY 2022 currently underway, the Department is inviting residents of Maryland to two virtual public hearings to solicit input for the upcoming plan as required by HUD.\u00a0 The hearings are scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm. Invitation link to the hearing is provided below.<\/p>\n

In addition to soliciting public input on community needs for the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan, DHCD is also soliciting input on community needs for HOME funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP).\u00a0 These special HOME-ARP funds can be used to create rental housing, create non-congregate shelter, provide supportive services and tenant-based rental assistance, and increase operating capacity for CHDOs and nonprofits carrying out HOME-ARP projects. Projects funded through HOME-ARP serve certain qualifying populations, including people experiencing homelessness, those at-risk of homelessness, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence.<\/p>\n

DHCD will be developing a HOME-ARP allocation plan to submit to HUD as a substantial amendment to the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan.\u00a0 Input and feedback received through the public hearing will be used to help guide the development of the HOME-ARP allocation plan.\u00a0 A public draft of the HOME-ARP plan will be available at a later date.<\/p>\n

A copy of the current Consolidated Plan is available on-line on DHCD\u2019s website at https:\/\/dhcd.maryland.gov\/Pages\/ConsolidatedPlan.aspx<\/a>.<\/u> \u00a0In addition, copies of the plan are available at the following libraries: the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, the Blackwell Library in Salisbury, the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, the Lewis J. Ort Library in Frostburg, the Frederick Douglas Library in Princess Anne, and the Southern Maryland Regional Library in Charlotte Hall.\u00a0 A large print version is available at the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in Baltimore.\u00a0 Copies of the Consolidated Plan are also available by calling, writing, or e-mailing the address and phone numbers listed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hearings<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State will hold two initial public hearings on the Annual Plan as scheduled below. The virtual hearings are accessible to persons with disabilities.\u00a0 Persons requiring a translator should request one at least three days prior to the hearing they plan to attend.<\/p>\n

First Hearing:\u00a0 Public Hearings for Annual Action Plan & HOME-ARP Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, February 14 \u00b7 11:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm
<\/strong>Google Meet joining info: https:\/\/meet.google.com\/upe-zmmp-djw<\/a>
<\/strong>Or dial: \u202a(US) +1 585-495-2242, PIN: \u202a810 569 036#<\/p>\n

Second Hearing:\u00a0 Public Hearings for Annual Action Plan & HOME-ARP Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 15 \u00b7 6:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm
<\/strong>Google Meet joining info: https:\/\/meet.google.com\/goa-vjhi-qhi<\/a>
<\/strong>Or dial: \u202a(US) +1 813-563-1589, PIN: \u202a991 284 675#<\/p>\n

Any questions or comments should be directed to me at the address, phone numbers, or e-mail listed below:<\/p>\n

Bernice Mensah
Director, Housing Economic Research Office
Acting Senior Housing Policy Analyst
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, Maryland 20706
(301) 429-7446 or Maryland Relay for the Deaf at 1 (800) 735-2258.
bernice.mensah@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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